Committee for Geelong

Committee for Geelong Committee for Geelong works with members, stakeholders & community to design Geelong’s best future

The Committee for Geelong was established in 2001 by a group of Geelong leaders who saw an opportunity to collaborate to build a better Geelong. Well over a decade later, the organisation stands proud among its global contemporaries. A member of the influential 'Committees for Cities', the Committee for Geelong (CfG) is an independent, member-based organisation committed to leading and influencing long-term outcomes to achieve its strategic objectives for Geelong.

26/08/2026

Round Two of our Activate Leadership Program starts on Monday 14 September. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest in your leadership, this is it!

Enrol Now: https://www.committeeforgeelong.com.au/leaders-for-geelong/activate

In just eight weeks, you’ll:

🔵 gain practical leadership skills

🔵 grow your confidence

🔵 expand your professional network

🔵 leave with tools you can apply immediately

More importantly, you’ll discover that leadership isn’t about knowing everything – it’s about having the courage to keep learning.

Join a community of emerging leaders who are ready to grow, challenge themselves and make a greater impact.

Don’t Miss out - Enrol Now.

Geelong is a powerhouse of Victoria — and our next chapter must be about growing well, not just fast.A strong presentati...
20/08/2026

Geelong is a powerhouse of Victoria — and our next chapter must be about growing well, not just fast.

A strong presentation from Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks MP to Committee for Geelong Members today at Truffleduck Geelong reinforced the scale of our region’s opportunity.

Geelong is now a $21.5 billion economy, ranking among the nation’s top regions for growth.

The Victorian Government has backed that momentum through significant investment in the Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital, schools, sporting facilities and improved rail connections.

But Good Growth is not only about what has already been built, it is about what comes next and ensuring each investment strengthens prosperity, liveability and shared opportunity across our region.

That means:
➡️ Supercharging Avalon Airport
➡️ Upgrading the Kardinia Park precinct
➡️ Completing the Geelong City Deal

These are not simply infrastructure projects. They are investments in jobs, connectivity, confidence and opportunity.

Geelong has the momentum, ambition, alignment and sustained investment to secure our position as Victoria’s Capital of Good Growth.

Grow well, not just fast.

Great organisations don't just hire leaders. They grow them. 🌱Investing in leadership doesn't only benefit one person - ...
19/08/2026

Great organisations don't just hire leaders. They grow them. 🌱

Investing in leadership doesn't only benefit one person - it strengthens your entire team.

Our Activate Leadership Program equips emerging leaders with practical skills they can bring back into the workplace immediately.

If you've got someone in your organisation ready for the next step...this could be the opportunity they've been waiting for.

Activate Round Two Kicks off the week of September 14!

Find out more: https://www.committeeforgeelong.com.au/leaders-for-geelong/activate

In the Geelong Advertiser on Friday, Committee for Geelong Chair Rebecca Bartel reflected on the opportunity ahead for G...
17/08/2026

In the Geelong Advertiser on Friday, Committee for Geelong Chair Rebecca Bartel reflected on the opportunity ahead for Geelong as one of Australia’s fastest growing cities and dynamic regional economies.

“We need to ensure Geelong is Victoria’s Capital of Good Growth: a region where prosperity, liveability and shared opportunity grow together. At its core, Good Growth means productive investment and secure jobs, supported by infrastructure, housing and services that keep pace.

It means protecting Geelong’s character, environment and connectedness, while working to keep the opportunities growth creates open to everyone.
Protecting that balance is our responsibility."

“For 25 years, our focus has been on designing Geelong’s best future. We have brought leaders together and sustained advocacy for transformative projects, including the Geelong Ring Road, the City Deal and Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

As we embark on our next 25 years, our new direction does not change that purpose. It sharpens how we will fulfil it."

"That is why the Future Geelong Leadership Awards matter. They recognise the people who are already stepping forward to shape our region — from grassroots volunteers to leaders of businesses, institutions and the wider community. The Frank Costa Award holds a special place, celebrating a visionary leader whose achievements have advanced regional progress across many fronts.

Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists. Your leadership reminds us that the future of Geelong is not something that simply happens to us — it is something we create together.”



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📣 Voting is open until Thursday for the Future Geelong People’s Choice Award: https://lnkd.in/g3wVkGN8

We’re pleased to confirm that Victoria’s new Treasurer, the Hon. Colin Brooks MP, will join us for our upcoming Committe...
12/08/2026

We’re pleased to confirm that Victoria’s new Treasurer, the Hon. Colin Brooks MP, will join us for our upcoming Committee for Geelong Member Briefing next Thursday, 20 August.

Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/m6wv4dp5

As we heard at our recent Voter Insights Forum with Redbridge, Geelong will be a key focus in the lead-up to the November election.

This is a timely opportunity for you, as a valued Committee member, to hear directly from the Treasurer and put your questions to him about the issues and opportunities affecting Greater Geelong and Victoria.

We hope you can join us!

Today we are pleased to welcome Kate Coghlan as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Committee for Geelong.Kate joins the ...
07/08/2026

Today we are pleased to welcome Kate Coghlan as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Committee for Geelong.

Kate joins the Committee as we enter our 25th year and begin the next chapter of our work as the independent voice for Future Geelong. Her appointment provides continuity and momentum while the Board undertakes its recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

She brings significant experience in regional advocacy and public affairs, along with a deep understanding of Geelong and strong relationships across business, government and the community.

Geelong is among the fastest-growing regions in Australia. Committee for Geelong has a responsibility to look beyond budget cycles and remain focused on the major projects needed to ensure our region grows well, not just fast.

Kate looks forward to listening to our members, learning from their priorities and perspectives, and drawing on the best evidence to champion the projects that will help Geelong grow well for the next generation.



📷 Committee for Geelong Chair Rebecca Barterl with Interim CEO Kate Coghlan

Geelong is forecast to take on more new homes by 2051 than any other regional centre in Victoria. Growth is coming. The ...
05/08/2026

Geelong is forecast to take on more new homes by 2051 than any other regional centre in Victoria. Growth is coming. The question is what kind.

During June, the 2026 Leaders for Geelong cohort spent Community Day Two unpacking exactly that — a CBD walking tour, a Country-first perspective from Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, and a hard look at who growth serves from Neighbourhood Economics' Bill Mithen and Annie Smits

The cohort left with more to bring to the question, ‘how does Geelong grow well, not just fast?’

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Future Geelong Leadership Awards in conjunction with the Geelong Advertiser💫 Nomin...
30/07/2026

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Future Geelong Leadership Awards in conjunction with the Geelong Advertiser

💫 Nominate Now: https://tinyurl.com/mrc8ksdy

These awards are an opportunity to honour the exceptional leaders in our community and inspire the next generation to propel our region towards a bright and sustainable future.

With 10 days left to nominate, we ask you to jump on board and put forward those in the community who deserve to be recognised for their contribution AND share the opportunity to NOMINATE!

The future of Geelong won't happen by chance. It will be shaped by the decisions we make today.In this latest opinion pi...
17/07/2026

The future of Geelong won't happen by chance. It will be shaped by the decisions we make today.

In this latest opinion piece published in today's Geelong Advertiser, Ludo Campbell-Reid explores an important question: What kind of city do we choose to become?

As our region continues to grow, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to think beyond short-term decisions and focus on the long-term vision that will define Geelong for decades to come. That means investing in the infrastructure, leadership, collaboration and bold thinking needed to create a city that is prosperous, connected and resilient.

The choices we make today will shape the opportunities available for future generations.

👉 Read the full article and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gEEJx3fW

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